This year presents a number of exciting opportunities and challenges for the College of Fine Arts. From supporting student scholarships and funding travel experiences to enhancing our state-of-the-art facilities and expanding community engagement initiatives, your generosity directly impacts the success of our students and faculty.

The College of Fine Arts empowers individuals to think creatively—not just as artists, but as engaged citizens and problem solvers. Our students receive a distinctive education guided by nationally recognized faculty and staff, inspired by high-profile alumni, and enriched through curricula and programming that prioritize collaboration, empathy, inclusion, and dedication. Through these experiences, we prepare students for a multitude of career paths both within and beyond the arts, equipping them with the skills necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Beyond the classroom, our students and faculty serve as advocates for the arts in diverse ways—through education, performance, exhibition, and consultation—bringing creativity and meaningful dialogue to our communities. Whether they are performing on stage, showcasing innovative work in galleries, or sharing their knowledge through teaching and outreach, their impact is profound.

We invite you to join us in supporting the College of Fine Arts and its five dynamic units: the School of Art, School of Music, Department of Theatre and Dance, Emens Auditorium, and the David Owsley Museum of Art. Your contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue fostering artistic excellence, expanding opportunities, and ensuring that future generations of artists and arts advocates have the resources they need to succeed.

Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for being a champion of the arts!


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Tom Murphy's Theatre & Dance Match
BSU Grad Tom Murphy will match the first $25,000 given to support Theatre & Dance scholarships and programming in the College of Fine Arts
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Tom Ferry Theatre & Dance Match
All gifts given to the Theatre & Dance program will be matched up to $10,000 thanks to Tom Ferry.
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Theatre and Dance Alumni Challenge
Bill Jenkins will match the first $500 for gifts to the Theatre and Dance Alumni Fund.
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Art Supplies & Research Challenge
Twenty gifts to the School of Art before noon will unlock $250 from Dr. Lara Kuykendall towards funding for student art supplies or research.
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$500
School of Music Challenge
150 gifts to the School of Music will unlock a $500 gift from Dr. Franklin Larey.
150 Gift Goal
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$2,500
DOMA 25 Gift Challenge
If DOMA gets 25 or more gifts on OBSD, Stan & Deb Griner will donate an additional $2,500 to DOMA.
25 Gift Goal
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$500
Jim Davis School of Art Challenge
25 gifts to the School of Art before 5pm will unlock a $500 gift from Jim Davis (creator of the iconic comic strip Garfield).
25 Gift Goal
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$250
Art General Fund Challenge
25 gifts to the School of Art General Fund will unlock a $250 gift from Fred Meyer (BSU Professor Emeritus and sponsor of the Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy).
25 Gift Goal
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$2,500
Scheumann Sisters Marching Band Challenge
30 gifts to The Pride of Mid-America Marching Band will unlock $2,500 from the Scheumann sisters.
30 Gift Goal
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Provost Marri College Leaderboard Challenge
The three colleges with the most donors will unlock an additional $250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place from Provost Anand Marri.
Department (8)
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College Donor Leaderboard
The college that has the most donors by midnight will receive $5,000 in challenge funds.
College (8)
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College Gift Increase Leaderboard
The three colleges with the biggest percentage of increased gifts from OBSD 2024 will receive $3,000, $2,000 and $1000.
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CFA Dean's Leaderboard Challenge
Dean Seth Beckman will give $300 to the unit in the College of Fine Arts with the largest percent increase in the number of distinct donors from last year's OBSD.
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Morning Leaderboard Challenge
The three areas with the most donors by 10 a.m. will receive $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 in challenge funds.
Units, Funds, & Programs (130)
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Donor Leaderboard
The four units with the most donors by 5 p.m. will each receive $500.
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Academic Department Leaderboard
The three academic departments with the most gifts by midnight receive $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000 in challenge funds.
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Donor Leaderboard
The five units with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000.
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Young Alumni Giving Challenge
When ten young alumni give by Noon, YAC President Giang Petroviak, will donate $200 to the Young Alumni Council Student Leadership Scholarship fund.
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Graduates of the Last Decade Challenge
In honor of 10 years of the Young Alumni Council, 250 gifts from graduates of the last decade to any University Fund unlocks a $250 donation from the Young Alumni council to the Student Leadership fund.
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Foundation Employee Giving Challenge
100% participation of Foundation employees unlocks $500 from Foundation and BSUAA President Jean Crosby towards the Ball State Fund.
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EPM Employee Challenge
VP for Enrollment Planning and Management Paula Luff will match dollars raised from EPM employees, up to $500, to the Jack Beyerl Student Emergency Aid Fund.
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Early Bird Challenge
Rise and shine! The first student, employee, parent, and graduate who give will earn $250 extra for the fund they supported.
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Race to Give Challenge
The first 2 academic departments and the first 2 sports teams to receive a gift will each receive $500 in challenge funds.
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International Alum Challenge
The first international alum to make a gift on One Ball State Day will earn $500 in challenge funds for the fund they supported.
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Social Media Video Challenge
Post a One Ball State Day video on social media with #OneBallState. We'll select two random participants, and they'll get to designate $500 to the fund of their choice! Winners will be chosen at 9am and 3pm!
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Name That Goose Challenge
Honk honk! The two most creative goose names will each earn $500 for the fund of their choice! Get creative and post your goose name with #OneBallState and #HonkHonk on social media. Winners will be selected at Noon and 10:30 p.m.!
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Selfie Challenge
Post a One Ball State Day selfie with #OneBallState and earn $250 for the fund of your choice! We'll choose one random winner at 1 p.m.!
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Faculty and staff social media challenge!
Share a photo of your OBSD postcard so everyone knows what you’re supporting on OBSD. Be sure to stamp your post with #OneBallState. Two random participants will get to donate $500 in challenge funds toward their favorite area. We'll choose a winner at 7pm!
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OBSD Video Challenge
We’re randomly selecting two One Ball State Day videos posted on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram with #OneBallState. Two lucky winners will each get to donate $500 to the area of their choice! Be sure to tag @BSUFoundation and use #OneBallState. Winners will be chosen at 8 p.m.!
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Closing Time Challenge
The last student, employee, parent, and alumni donor will each earn $250 for the program they supported.
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Monthly Donor Challenge
Help us get to 100 monthly donors by midnight! Two recurring donors will be randomly selected and earn $250 for the fund their gift was to.
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First Time Donor Challenge
The unit with the most first time alumni donors will receive $1,000.
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Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red
Gifts from all 50 states will unlock $1,918 to support the Ball State Fund.
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LinkedIn Challenge
Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 2nd for a chance to designate $500 to your favorite Ball State area! Must use #OneBallState and tag the Ball State Foundation!
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